At Stripe we seek to hire leaders. Tell me about a time when you took the initiative to improve work-related procedures.

"In my previous role, I recognized that our team needed a training program to bring others in at a quicker rate. I took the initiative to create the training program, playbook, and schedule and incorporated all the work we did in a way that people could easily replicate. The team loved having it and found the training program to be quite useful and efficient."

"I recently made suggestions to my manager about the team messaging application we were using. I found a team-based app that offered a lower monthly cost, with added features. He took the suggestion, and it has worked well for our team! The company was happy with the cost savings as well."

This question is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your sense of initiative and creativity. Think about a time when you proposed a change in the workplace that led to positive effects. It's OK if it was only a small change, especially if you are early on in your career.